USgovernment Policies Impose Strategic Constraints on Business Organizations,such as the Requirement

question 83

Multiple Choice

U.S.government policies impose strategic constraints on business organizations,such as the requirement that businesses with 50 or more full-time employees offer health insurance.Juan is the manager of a small factory with 75 employees.Juan sees these government regulations and laws as a detriment to his business and its profitability.What is Juan missing in his assessment of government regulations and laws and their impact on his business?

• A)The law is changing every day and may increase the size of businesses required to provide health insurance.
• B)The health insurance requirement is likely to increase labor costs.
• C)The health insurance requirement can be used strategically when recruiting and retaining talent.
• D)Giving more generous benefits lowers the cost of compensating employees.
• E)Bribes and kickbacks are illegal practices in the United States.

Recognize sociology’s capacity to enhance personal development by offering insights into social opportunities and constraints.

Appreciate the historical and social contexts that nurture the development of sociology.

Understand the importance of connections between personal troubles and social structures.

Understand the concept of the sociological imagination as introduced by C. Wright Mills.

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Definitions:

High Self-monitor

An individual who is keenly aware of social cues and adjusts their behavior accordingly in varying social situations to achieve social acceptability.

Low Self-monitor

Individuals characterized by their authenticity and consistency in behavior, regardless of social context or perceived expectations.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Self-monitoring

The regulation and adjustment of one's behavior in response to social situations and cues.